Uphold EPA's mission--to protect human health and the environment--by developing science-based water quality standards.• Provide direct support to the Branch Chief and Director, including technical expertise and policy advice on issues related to water quality programs (e.g., water quality monitoring, standards and assessment; permit writing and mixing zone policies; and management of nonpoint source pollutants).• Co-manage national contracts for fish tissue surveys, writing… Show more Uphold EPA's mission--to protect human health and the environment--by developing science-based water quality standards.• Provide direct support to the Branch Chief and Director, including technical expertise and policy advice on issues related to water quality programs (e.g., water quality monitoring, standards and assessment; permit writing and mixing zone policies; and management of nonpoint source pollutants).• Co-manage national contracts for fish tissue surveys, writing Performance Work Statements, Quality Assurance Project Plans and Data Analysis Plans, and providing technical direction to contractors. • Lead workgroups comprised of EPA and state environmental agencies to prepare technical support documents and guidance (e.g., documents for monitoring and responding to harmful algal blooms, and guidance for implementing metals criteria into a state water quality standards program). • Enhance communication and effectiveness across EPA regional offices and with state or tribal agencies using Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (OneDrive, SharePoint, Adobe Connect and Teams) to convene meetings, compile information and coordinate written products. • Ensure that the states and authorized tribes have complied with EPA regulations and used appropriate data and methodologies when adopting water quality standards to protect their water bodies.• Represent the EPA and the Office of Science and Technology at national conferences and in meetings with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, and the public. Show less

DUTIES:• Project management -- Lead high-quality audits and evaluations of U.S. federal government programs by managing all aspects of design, data collection and analysis, message development and report writing, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS).• Represent GAO as a subject matter expert to clients, agency officials, or other audiences (e.g., professional conferences), on topics related to physical infrastructure, telecommunications, and… Show more DUTIES:• Project management -- Lead high-quality audits and evaluations of U.S. federal government programs by managing all aspects of design, data collection and analysis, message development and report writing, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS).• Represent GAO as a subject matter expert to clients, agency officials, or other audiences (e.g., professional conferences), on topics related to physical infrastructure, telecommunications, and environmental programs.• Apply experience, insight, and judgment in planning and managing sophisticated methodological or analytical work to maximize team effectiveness. • Frequently and effectively coach, advise, teach, mentor, or oversee staff to achieve high quality results; as requested, provides input to performance appraisals, recognizing high performance, addressing performance problems, providing feedback, and recommending developmental opportunities.RECENT RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS:• Analyst-in-charge for engagement which includes designing, administering, and evaluating results of a cross-government survey to 70 federal agencies involved in emergency communications and related emergency support functions. • Analyst-in-charge to collaborate with GAO's General Counsel to form a legal opinion related to the U.S. government's historic investment in the Internet domain name system and related technical underpinnings which support a functional Internet, and whether the government has a property interest in the Internet. • Received a Meritorious Service Award and top-performance evaluation (2015).• Made 5 recommendations in 2014-2015 and closed one recommendation to FAA. • Led internal working groups to improve communications and write a portion of the Physical Infrastructure Team's organizational enhancement strategy. • Proposed a new system to more effectively utilize staff, including ways to provide developmental opportunities and reduce staff downtime. Show less

DUTIES• Independently manage projects and work assignments effectively while maintaining productive relationships with senior officials from multiple government Ministries.• Worked collaboratively in diverse, small team settings to plan audit methodology, budget estimates and staff assignments.• Reviewed relevant documents and reports, directly observed programs, and developed findings as the basis of conclusions and recommendations.• Trained colleagues in good practices in… Show more DUTIES• Independently manage projects and work assignments effectively while maintaining productive relationships with senior officials from multiple government Ministries.• Worked collaboratively in diverse, small team settings to plan audit methodology, budget estimates and staff assignments.• Reviewed relevant documents and reports, directly observed programs, and developed findings as the basis of conclusions and recommendations.• Trained colleagues in good practices in audit standards and methodologies.ACHIEVEMENTS:Published reports containing specific, measurable, and timely recommendations to the Ministry of Education, local government authorities, and the New Zealand Police, including: • 11 recommendations to the Ministry of Education to improve how the Ministry sets objectives, manages risk, establishes contracts, evaluates outcomes, and prioritizes funding among the approximately $200 million it invests in teacher professional development programs; • 8 recommendations to local authorities regarding how they forecast drinking water demand and specific actions authorities can take to improve supply and demand management strategies, and increase the efficiency of the country’s drinking water infrastructure, valued at $11 billion; and, • 2 recommendations to the New Zealand Police regarding how the organization encourages and measures cultural change and progress toward its goals of better treatment of women and minorities. Show less

DUTIES: • Inspect and evaluate federal government programs, and recommend corrective actions, if necessary. • Collect and analyze program data; review relevant legislation, policies and documents.• Interview agency officials, conduct surveys and convene focus groups.• Present information orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.• Follow up with audited agencies to determine whether they implemented recommendations, and whether financial savings or… Show more DUTIES: • Inspect and evaluate federal government programs, and recommend corrective actions, if necessary. • Collect and analyze program data; review relevant legislation, policies and documents.• Interview agency officials, conduct surveys and convene focus groups.• Present information orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.• Follow up with audited agencies to determine whether they implemented recommendations, and whether financial savings or non-financial outcomes were achieved.• Demonstrate professionalism, manage workload and time efficiently, and work effectively with all members of the team.ACHIEVEMENTS:• Completed GAO's two-year professional development program and received highest ratings for each bi-annual performance review.• Identified waste and potential abuse of funds at the U.S. Capitol Police resulting from insufficient internal controls in their time and attendance system.Published reports on:• Public-private partnerships to finance, construct, operate and maintain transportation projects, including considerations U.S. government officials should make to protect the immediate and long-term public interest when negotiating contracts.• Impacts of climate change on U.S. federal lands and resources, with recommendations to selected federal agencies to develop guidance on how managers may address climate change effects on the resources they manage. Show less

• Led a team of teachers in a multidisciplinary curriculum consistent with Massachusetts’ education frameworks and taught science to six middle school classes of 22-33 students each.• Completed professional development each year, including the American Meteorological Society DataStreme Project and the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Teachers.• Developed a method using hyperspectral imaging techniques to classify coral types and use satellite images to remotely… Show more • Led a team of teachers in a multidisciplinary curriculum consistent with Massachusetts’ education frameworks and taught science to six middle school classes of 22-33 students each.• Completed professional development each year, including the American Meteorological Society DataStreme Project and the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Teachers.• Developed a method using hyperspectral imaging techniques to classify coral types and use satellite images to remotely quantify coral species and areas of coral bleaching within a reef ecosystem; and, developed lessons for teaching technical remote sensing concepts to middle school science students (Northeastern University, Optical Sensing Laboratory, summer, 2002).• Researched the damaging effects of various solvents on polymers and presented results to a technical audience including academics and educators (University of Massachusetts, MRSEC Polymer Research Center Amherst, MA, summer, 2001), and at a national conference for teachers, “Bringing Research into the Science Classroom” (San Francisco). Show less

• Lived with a local host family in a rural setting and learned Samoan customs and language proficiently. Effectively integrated into Samoan society.• Taught chemistry, physics, and math classes to about 110 students each year, ages 17-20, with varying levels of English proficiency. • For 3 consecutive years, my students achieved among the highest ‘pass’ rates in the country for the Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC), in the subjects of chemistry, physics and… Show more • Lived with a local host family in a rural setting and learned Samoan customs and language proficiently. Effectively integrated into Samoan society.• Taught chemistry, physics, and math classes to about 110 students each year, ages 17-20, with varying levels of English proficiency. • For 3 consecutive years, my students achieved among the highest ‘pass’ rates in the country for the Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC), in the subjects of chemistry, physics and math.• Collaborated with other science and math teachers in the country to design science curricula, write examinations and develop laboratory exercises.• Assessed community assets, identified needs, and implemented projects that leveraged assets to address community needs.• Led students to create a community garden, compost and nutrition project.• Designed and implemented an after-school typing and computer skills course for students, ages 10-12. Show less